How to travel from Matsumoto to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Matsumoto and Tottori is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Tottori.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,920($275)
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Multiple operators

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Train via Nagoya

Take the train to Nagoya then Himeji and then to Tottori.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,565($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Meitetsu Bus Centre then take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Tottori.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,415($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance514km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥11,775 ($86) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,920 ($275).

The distance between Matsumoto and Tottori is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Matsumoto and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Tottori is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥37,920 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,775 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsumoto and Tottori. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsumoto to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Kyoto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsumoto and Tottori. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matsumoto and Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Matsumoto and Tottori. The distance is around 514km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥17,110 ($125).

How do I get from Matsumoto to Tottori

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Tottori

Transport options from Matsumoto to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
¥37,920($275)
5 times a day495km (308 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥25,190($185)
5 times a day765km (475 miles)
Train via Nagoya + 1 similar
5h 10m
¥16,565($120)
every 3 hours564km (351 miles)
Train5h 40m
¥17,110($125)
4 times a day572km (355 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
¥13,415($100)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Train and Bus8h 5m
¥11,775($86)
every 20 mins556km (345 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
¥7,665($56)
on demand514km (319 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

The following major airports near Tottori offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori